SBC Twyford Summer School
Ages 8 -12
Join us for an action-packed summer of English and activities at the beautiful Twyford School. This rural prep-school provides the perfect environment for our youngest students. Combine English language, activities, and immersion with local British children for a summer your child will never forget!
Explore English and make friends from the UK and around the world. Our summer camp for 8 – 12-year-olds is designed to support children to learn English in a safe and fun environment.
Discover more about what a typical two-week course at Twyford summer school looks like for our students. Please note our sample timetable is given as an example and can be subject to change.
With outstanding views of the South Downs and plenty of space for children to enjoy, Twyford School has a welcoming atmosphere making it an ideal place for children to make new friends and get involved in a wide variety of different activities. With its traditional buildings and rural village setting, Twyford school evokes a nurturing atmosphere which feels safe and inspiring for children.
Situated just an hour southwest of London and close to the historic city of Winchester, Twyford sits within 22 acres of beautiful countryside. As well as an unmistakable sense of prestige and tradition from its older buildings, Twyford School boasts modern teaching facilities where students can learn through our experiential learning approach.
This dynamic course focuses on building communication, teamwork, and creativity skills, to develop both understanding of English and student confidence.…
Children at Twyford will enjoy an action-packed activity programme. We are very fortunate to partner with Ultimate Activity Camps, the UK’s leading activity camp provider in the UK, to offer our students a fantastic range of sports and on-site activities. For everything from basketball to football, Twyford has 6 impressive sports pitches including an astroturf pitch, as well as an adventure playground. For art and design, children have everything they could possibly need to explore their creativity, with spacious purpose-built studios where our young artists can pursue their creative interests and artistic ideas. These fantastic activities will be enjoyed alongside local British children, giving our students a unique opportunity to make new friends and improve their language skills while having fun. Highlights include Zorbing, Combat Archery and Pedal Karts. In the evening, all children join our special events including Secret Cinema, Staff Safari and Silly Olympics.
In addition to the impressive on-site facilities and activities above, we’re excited to confirm this year’s students will enjoy unmissable experiences such as a 100-ft inflatable obstacle course & mega slide. As well as an out-of-this-world experience when we welcome Winchester science centre and their mobile planetarium. This immersive 360-degree space experience will take students on a guided tour of our solar system that will leave your child feeling inspired and amazed. An experience not to be missed!
At the weekend our students will go on two full-day excursions to local attractions. This year students have exciting excursions planned including:
Legoland
The ultimate destination for young thrill-seekers. Imagine your child’s excitement as they explore a world made entirely out of colourful LEGO bricks, from towering roller coasters to swashbuckling pirate ships.
New Forest Wildlife Park
With over 200 animals to see, students will have the chance to get up close and personal with a variety of species. They can experience the thrill of walking through the park’s woodlands, spotting playful otters and red squirrels along the way.
As well as a visit to Marwell Zoo!
Students are always accompanied by our staff throughout the day, and will facilitate guided tours, access to attractions, and the opportunity for children to buy souvenirs to bring home.
In an SBC classroom, we go above and beyond the curriculum by adopting an experiential learning approach through project work and play. Our students are challenged to use and showcase new skills in a supportive and nurturing environment. With smaller classes and a more relaxed teaching atmosphere than more traditional schools, we provide an environment where busy students can enjoy an inspiring change of scenery and experience creative teaching and learning methods.
By creating real possibilities for skill development like critical thinking, leadership, communication and teamwork, we bring theory into practice and help students to engage in ways that might not always be possible in classes back home. At SBC, each student is actively encouraged to take the initiative, think critically and to work alongside others to solve problems. These strong skillsets undoubtedly support our students for years to come. This is all managed under the guidance of our dynamic and qualified teachers.
Our acclaimed Time to Shine projects are a highlight of the students’ academic programme. Here, classes work in groups to create a unique project over the course of the week before sharing their findings to the entire summer school at our special Time to Shine event.
During this unique project, skills like leadership, self-confidence, public speaking and team work are constructively developed. Our academic curriculum is built around student autonomy, which allows students to communicate their own ideas, solutions to problems and to share their view of the world.
We are certain that you will want to tell your friends, family, and teachers back home about your academic achievements at Twyford, so all students receive a certificate of course completion alongside a report. This is received at a celebration ceremony held in the final days of summer school, showing all you accomplished in class, as well as some helpful suggestions to guide you in the right direction for future success.
SBC has helped me improve my English whilst having fun. That’s why I’m coming back for the third time in a row!
Our students’ safety and wellbeing is our number one priority. With comprehensive Safeguarding and Child Protection Policies and procedures in place which all our employees, volunteers, and contractors are expected to follow. Our committed and trained staff are available to support students around-the-clock to ensure that they feel safe during their time with us. We provide the highest standards of care in giving our students the best support possible.
Free time and supervision
Due to the age of all students at SBC Twyford, there is no ‘free-time’ where students are able to independently explore unsupervised.
Twyford School’s boarding house, Orchard Close, has been recently fully refurbished and modernised, offering students excellent boarding facilities for their stay. Dorms range from 3-bed to 8-bed rooms, all with new ensuite bathrooms, as well as additional bathrooms being available on every floor. Male and female dorm rooms are in separate, adjacent buildings, with staff available onsite 24 hours for support. Orchard Close has large, beautiful gardens for the students to enjoy and play in, as well as common room areas for relaxation and games. Cleaning will take place daily across all bedrooms and bathroom facilities and an onsite laundry service is provided once per week too.
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See our campus sample timetable here.
*Earlscliffe fee includes return transfers to/from London Heathrow and London Gatwick for flights/trains scheduled to arrive/depart between 9am-3pm on published arrival and departure day.
For other locations, we provide all our students with the option of using our Shared Transfer Service from/to London Heathrow Airport and St. Pancras International. The fees are:
| Campus | Single (one-way) | Return |
|---|---|---|
| SBC at Twyford School | £130.00 | £250.00 |
| SBC Canford | £130.00 | £250.00 |
| Headington | £130.00 | £250.00 |
| Eton | £85.00 | £160.00 |
| Oxford College | £130.00 | £250.00 |
| Cambridge College | £130.00 | £250.00 |
| Earlscliffe | Included in fees* | Included in fees* |
When a student arrives, an SBC staff member wearing a bright yellow t-shirt will be waiting to greet her/him and accompany them to our Welcome Club. At our Airport Welcome Club, she/he will have the chance to meet other students arriving, have some light refreshments and relax. After a little rest, students will be accompanied by students and SBC staff to board the coach and be taken directly to the school in a private coach.
The Shared Transfer Service can be used by students using the following flight and train times:
Flight lands on arrival day: 06:00-17:00
Flight take-off time on departure day: 08:00-18:00
The times outlined above also apply to students arriving and departing from Kings Cross St. Pancras train station.
If you book a flight outside of these times or to/from another UK airport, we can look at sending a staff member in a taxi to collect or drop off your child, but it will cost more than the Shared Transfer Service. Quotes are available upon request.
If you book a train or flight outside of these times or from another London airport, please contact your Admissions Manager for a private taxi quote. Please note this will cost more than our Shared Transfer Service from Heathrow, Kings Cross St. Pancras (& Gatwick for Earlscliffe students)
Important:
Flights must be booked on the arrival and departure dates so that all students can arrive and depart the course at the correct times.
In the village of Twyford which is three miles outside of the historical city of Winchester.
To get to Twyford by train, the closest station is Shawford (20 mins walk). You can travel by direct train from London Waterloo (1hr 10 mins approximately) or by changing at Winchester station. If travelling by car, the postcode to enter in your satnav is SO21 1NW, then follow signs for Twyford School.
To secure your place at Twyford Summer School, click on the ‘make a booking’ tab in the top right-hand corner of our home page and complete the ‘Make a Booking’ form.
Your dedicated Admissions Manager will then be in touch via your preferred method of contact to confirm any outstanding details. This will be the perfect chance to ask any questions before a deposit is paid. Once your details are confirmed, you will be sent a booking confirmation email, which serves as formal confirmation of your child’s place for Twyford Summer School.
A booking confirmation containing an invoice and the flywire payment link is sent by your admissions manager.
The fee includes all accommodation, meals*, lessons, academic materials, general sports, social activities and events, all standard excursions including admission costs, Wi-Fi, weekly laundry services, graduation certificate, academic progress report and travel insurance. Airport transfers from/to London Heathrow Airport on Start/End Dates start from £100.00 each way.
*We will endeavour to meet all dietary requirements, e.g. vegetarian, vegan, Halal etc.
It is only possible to join SBC at Twyford School for two weeks. We feel that this is the perfect length of stay for young children.
Within 14 days of the Confirmation date (the “Cancellation Period”), you have the right to cancel your reservation without giving a reason.
Any cancellations must be communicated to us in writing and become effective as of the day the notice is received. If a cancellation is made more than 30 days before the arrival date, all course fees paid—less the deposit—will be refunded.
The quickest and most convenient way to find out whether you need a Visa is to check via this link here.
Citizens of The EU, EEA and Switzerland can travel to the UK for holidays or short trips without requiring a visa. This currently applies, after Brexit.
For those who do need a visa, you will need to submit an application for a standard visitor visa.
The processing of applications can take up to 20 working days (or 3–4 weeks), depending on the nation. It is suggested that you start the application procedure as soon as possible. Once the visa has been secured, please provide us a scanned copy of the student’s passport as well as the visa. If a copy of the visa is not received by SBC International 4 weeks before to the course arrival date, SBC International reserves the right to cancel a booking.
Please contact your local embassy if you have any questions about the application procedure as they should be able to provide you with the information and guidance you need.
Yes, you can contact your Admissions Manager if you need to change anything about your reservation.
At the end of the program all students receive a certificate of completion from their Director of Studies at their celebration ceremony at the end of the programme.
At Twyford Summer School we have classes to suit all levels of English from beginners to B2 level and higher.
Before the summer, an online test is sent for students to complete. We will use the results to confirm if the course is right for them. In the event that a student does not meet the required level on the test, we will conduct an academic consultation to assess the next best step.
Throughout the summer at Twyford, we have a very high staff-to-student ratio. We have two Social Welfare Managers who oversees the students’ welfare and safety, as well as any pastoral concerns. Additionally, we have Pastoral Activity Leaders who are in charge of supporting our students throughout their summer school day and who can help if any of the students ever felt upset or in need of extra support. Along with these staff members, all employees receive child safeguarding training prior to the summer. Each site has a number of designated first aiders. Additionally, Twyford has a dedicated Admissions Manager who will serve as the primary point of contact for families with questions or concerns.
Join us at Twyford this summer for an unforgettable experience of learning and adventure! Speak to a member of our admissions team to book your space now!
